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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer
O Lord, You have given so much to me, give one thing more; a grateful heart!
- George Herbert
Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)
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Scriptural Theme
I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come.
Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)
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Praying Genesis 17:1-10 (New International Version)
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, *
"I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless. Then I will make my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers."
Abram fell facedown, and God said to him, *
"As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. I will make you very fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you. I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. The whole land of Canaan, where you now reside as a foreigner, I will give as an everlasting possession to you and your descendants after you; and I will be their God."
Then God said to Abraham, "As for you, you must keep my covenant, you and your descendants after you for the generations to come. This is my covenant with you and your descendants after you, the covenant you are to keep: Every male among you shall be circumcised."
Response to the Scripture
Thank you, LORD, that from everlasting to everlasting your love is with those who fear you, and your righteousness with their children's children -- with those who keep your covenant and remember to obey your precepts.
Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart
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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”
Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come.
Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song
(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)
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Ending Prayer
We give you thanks, O our Father, for the life and knowledge which you did make known to us through your Son Jesus; *
Yours is the glory for ever and ever.
As this broken bread was scattered upon the mountains and being gathered together became one, so may Your Church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into Your kingdom; *
for Yours is the glory and the power through Jesus Christ for ever and ever.
- Didache
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )